Alison Freshney

Alison’s work is deeply inspired by the natural world, particularly the forms, textures, patterns, and colours of the plants found throughout the Tamar Valley. Her artistic process begins with close observation and photography of flora in their natural habitats, which informs the development of her leaf sculptures, porcelain tiles, organic bowl forms and jewellery. Each piece is hand-built, drawing influence from the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements.
Her portfolio includes the use of a range of clay bodies. Once fired, pieces are decorated using a range of mediums to enhance the clay - gold lustre, glazes, underglaze colours and oxides. These are often used in contrast with areas of unglazed natural fired clay.
As an extension to her porcelain leaf sculptures, some of which were very small, it seemed natural to develop into jewellery. Alison’s small porcelain leaf pendants with gold lustre water drops also have handmade textile necklaces using hand dyed threads in a variety of colours.

Get in touch

01822 833850

alison.freshney@googlemail.com

alifreshneyceramics.co.uk

Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DH

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Art Trails 2020

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